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Adaptation Trial of Niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica, Asteraceae) Varieties in Siltie Districts of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Niger seed adaptation trial was conducted in two districts of Siltie zone, namely Dalocha and Silti districts during 2013–14 and 2014–15 main cropping seasons to identify adaptable and high yielding niger seed varieties. Five improved varieties and one local variety were used. Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications was used for the experiments. According to the results, location by variety interaction was significant difference observed. In Dalocha district, Ginchi …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Farming System Characterization: The Case of Gurage, Siltie Zones and Yem Special District, SNNPRs, Ethiopia
Abstract: This study was conducted to characterize and analyze existing farming system and identify the production constraints of Gurage, Siltie and Yem special district. Mixed farming is the main economic activity and bases of farmers’ livelihood in the study areas. For fruitful research and development intervention, characterize the existing farming system is vital to understand the actual condition. Around 275 sample households were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. The collected data …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 25–47 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Improved Lowland Enset at Gurage and Siltie Zones, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The southern regions of Ethiopia have a variety of agroecologies suitable for various crops, including Enset, but their range is very limited. On this basis, the Worabe Agricultural Research Center has conducted a pre-expansion demonstration of the improved Enset technology in the Meskan and Dalochadistricts of the Gurage and Siltie zones from 2020 to 2023. The aim of the present study was to generate broader demand, increase production and assess …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Hydrogenomonas Transport in Lateritic and Silty Formation Influenced by Heterogeneous Velocity Applying Numerical Simulation
Abstract: Hydrogenomonas in lateritic and silty formation influenced by velocity were monitored to predict its rate of migration and its level of variation in concentration. The study examined various conditions observed in the migration level in these two formations. Velocity variation were based on its rate of deposition between the litho structure in study area., The derived solution generated simulation values that express their various concentrations which range from 0.0024 -0.0771, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Evaluation of Mid Altitude Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Variety at Siltie Zone, Southern Regional State of Ethiopia
Abstract: Sorghum is one of most vital crops cultivated over a wide extreme ecological habitat in Ethiopia. Five released Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) varieties with one local check were tested in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four replications during 2017 to 2018 cropping season at two locations. The experiment was carried out to identify and select the best high yielding sorghum varieties for the target area. The varieties consisted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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On Farm Performance Evaluation of Faba Bean Varieties in the Highlands of Gurage and Siltie Zones
Abstract: Faba bean is the major food security crop in Ethiopia. Even though there is potential agro-ecology in the study area for faba bean production, the yield is still lower. On farm performance evaluation of faba bean varieties are important to increase faba bean production and productivity in the study area. The experiment was conducted in three districts namely, Gumer, Geta (Gurage zone) and Alicho Wuriro (Siltie zone), Southern Ethiopia, during …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Evaluation of common bean varieties for simultaneous and relay intercropping with maize in cereal based production system in Siltie zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: In places with significant climate variability and resource-poor agricultural conditions, intercropping can be an effective approach for sustainable and efficient crop production to increase food security.The field experiment was conducted in 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons under rain-fed conditions in Hulbareg district of Siltie zone. It aimed to evaluate common bean varieties for double (simultaneous and relay) intercropping. Three replications of the experiment were set up using a randomised full …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Chickens in Silti, Dalocha, and Wulbareg Woredas of Silte Zone, South Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: A survey together with visual observation and body measurement was conducted in twelve selected farmers' kebeles of Silti, Dalocha, and Wulbareg woredas, located in the Silte zone south region of Ethiopia; to characterize the morphological characteristics of domestic indigenous chicken. Data on visual appraisal and linear body measurements were obtained from 600 matured local chickens of both sexes drawn from 120 households. Five mature chickens (aged more than 6 months) …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Yield Stability Test of Released Food Barely (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Varieties in Highland Areas of Siltie and Gurage Zones
Abstract: Improved barley varieties under barley production were limited in study areas. Therefore, testing of food barley varieties including check over locations for their performance is of paramount important in identification of superior varieties for production. The experiments were conducted to identify high yielding and to determine the stability of the varieties, and specifically and widely adapted food barley varieties for the target areas. Combined analysis of variance showed highly significant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Stability Analysis of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Varieties in Siltie and Guraghe Zones, Ethiopia
Abstract: The experiment was conducted with ten faba bean Varieties for two consecutive years (2015–2016) comprising six environments in order to determine the effect of genotype x environment interaction and to identify and select high yielding, stable and best performing faba bean varieties with better adaptability. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The combined analysis of variance of grain yield showed a highly …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Performance Evaluation and Stability Analysis of Medium Seeded Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Varieties in Siltie And Gurage Districts Of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Field experiment was conducted with eight medium seeded for two consecutive years (2020 - 2021) comprising three environments (Mareko, Sankura and Abeshge). The objective of this study was to identify and select high yielding and best performing medium seeded common bean varieties for wide and specific adaptability. Eight medium seeded common bean varieties were used. Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications was used. Data was analyzed using R software …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Pre-extension Demonstration of Maize Along with Vetch for Yield Production in Misrak Azerinet and Worabe Town Administration, Siltie Zone of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Indeed, climate change parameters have direct impact on agricultural activity in resource poor country. The current study has been aimed to demonstrate integrating of Vetch along with maize to smallholder farmers of the area. On each farmer's 0.25 ha of field, vetch was cultivated alongside maize. On a nearby plot that was the same size as the control, only maize was also planted. The grain and biomass yield of maize …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Variability and Association of Characters among Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) Genotypes in Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: This experiment was conducted in Guraghe and Siltie Zones of Southern Ethiopia to assess the extents of variability and associations of characters among common bean genotypes. Data were collected on nine quantitative traits. The analysis of variance revealed significant variation among the traits. Moderate genotypic and phenotypic coefficient of variation was observed for 100 seeds’ weight, pod length and seed per plant. Highest heritability and genetic advances as percent mean …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Determinants of Forage and Forage Seed Production in Silte and Gurage Zones and, Yem Special Woreda, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Abstract: Poor feed and nutrition are major constraints of livestock production in sub-Saharan Africa. Crop residues are becoming the major livestock feed resources in Ethiopia. Crop residues are nutritionally characterized as containing a high proportion of cell wall and deficient in energy, protein and micronutrients. The country has developed several feed production and utilization technologies. However, production of these technologies has so far been under expected. So, identification of the major …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Shear Strength Behavior of Different Soils
Abstract: The magnitude of shear strength of soils plays a major role in determining bearing capacity of shallow footings, frictional resistance for piles, stability of slopes, etc. for the safe and economic design of civil engineering structures. Based on the ideas of different researchers, shear strength of clay can be improved either by mixing sand or gravel, silty sand with gravel, and sand either with silt or gravel or granulated blast …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Characteristics of Geology in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Area, Bangladesh
Abstract: This study represents the general characteristics of foundation soil in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) area. The KCC is situated in southwestern part in Bangladesh. Lithologically the area is composed of coarse to very fine silty sand, silt, silty clay, clayey silt and clay in various proportion. The SPT (Standard Penetration Test) value of the investigated area range between 0 and 7 from surface to 8 m deep. Here, the liquid …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Response of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Varieties to NPS Fertilizer Rate in Mid Altitude of Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Forage legume species adaptation has been done across Ethiopia; however, information on agronomic practice like fertilizer rate is generally scarce. So, the current study was to determine the influence of NPS fertilizer rate and varieties on dry matter yield, agronomic trait and nutritional value of Alfalfa at Werabe Agricultural Research Center (WARC). Experiment was applied factorial arrangement by using randomized complete block design with three replications. Fertilizer rates were (25, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Time History Analysis for an Underground Powerhouse Structure Considering Soil Interaction
Abstract: AbstractThe project deals with the analysis and design of an underground powerhouse constructed on three different soil types (silty, sandy, clay). Though each powerhouse has mostly similar components and machines but the analysis and design of civil structures in a plant are always done with different ideas and optimized techniques. Hence this paper is based on some new and different considerations in analysis and design aspects and optimization. The objective …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Static and Dynamic Analysis of Foundation considering SSI under different Soils and Vertical Load Conditions using FEM
Abstract: The behavior of foundations when rested upon various types of soil such as loose sand, medium dense sand, dense sand, silty sand and sand and gravel is studied in this project. The effect of soil-structure interaction is also considered during the modelling. The foundation was considered a square type isolated footing with varying vertical loads. Ground motion data for El Centro Earthquake was utilized for the dynamic analysis. Results for …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Effect of the Position of Geotextiles on the Strength Characteristics of Subgrade Soil in Bituminous Pavements
Abstract: In the past 20 years, many new road improvement techniques have revolved around the use of geosynthetics. Geosynthetics may be used in those areas where the soil remains saturated part of the year or over clay and moist silty weak subgrade soils. The quality and life of pavement is greatly affected by the type of subgrade, subbase and base course materials. Subgrade soil is the bottom most layer of the …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–17 Read article